Which of the Following Is a True Statement About Psychology

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement about psychology and the cost of health care?

• A) If insurance rates are lower,one will feel less stress and ultimately experience better health.
• B) Preventative health care can significantly improve one's quality of life and reduce health costs overall.
• C) Health care providers can use guilt to pressure people into avoiding unhealthy lifestyle habits that increase health care costs.
• D) Although referrals to psychologists have been shown to improve mental health,there is little impact on health care costs.

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